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In light of Fridays announced decision by Leicestershire County Council to remove 100% of their funding for homelessness support. Falcon Support Services have released their 2023 Christmas song to raise funds and combat the cuts to save the centre.

Falcon Support Services anxiously await the result of the proposed funding cuts which would result in the closure of our flagship 30-bed provision.

Last week, we were awarded a Level 4 certificate of Thriving from The Royal Horticulture Society, East Midlands in Bloom for our allotment project, based in Ingle Pringle Allotments in Loughborough.

Falcon Support Services extend a huge thanks to IM Properties Ltd and Leicestershire and Rutland Community Foundation for awarding us with a grant. Making our supported accommodation “feel like home” for residents.

Falcon Support Services take a spotlight into the statistics and effects of homelessness this World Homeless Day.

Team Falcon brings it home in this year's recovery month charity football tournament.

Well done to the falcon team of 4 who took on the challenge of The Great North Run earlier this month to raise money for Falcon Support Services.

Design Only Gardens raised vital funds for Falcon Support Services supporting homeless people and those who are at risk of homelessness.

September is recovery month and in honour of that we hosted a weeks’ worth of activities at the Falcon Centre. Our aim is to increase awareness of substance misuse issues and support those struggling, aiding people towards the road to recovery and celebrating those who are in recovery.

The inaugural Falcon Fest a huge success as local bands, artists and music lovers come out in force to support the charity.

The consultation in December 2022 in relation to the Mid-Term Financial Strategy (MTFS) already identified the public’s number 1 objection was to the cost savings related to community wellbeing/community safety/homelessness, and we implore Leicestershire County Council to listen to the public on what matters to them.

A Leicestershire homelessness charity has warned it might have to close if a council does not renew its funding. Falcon Support Services, based in Loughborough, said without the money it currently received from Leicestershire County Council it would not be able to keep the Falcon Centre – a 30-bed hostel for those needing a place to sleep – running.

Staff member runs a marathon to raise awareness

A great evening of networking hosted by Falcon Support Services

What is Falcon and what do we do?

Falcon Volunteers thanked with a BBQ and Live Music

Fantastic Furnley Four Complete the Rothley 10k in Aid of Falcon

Members of the public and staff get behind #teamfalcon to raise awareness and vital funds

Collaboration between charities sees a all new service open in Market Harborough

Falcon staff attend Furnley House Foundation Summer Ball

Local Businesses Support our Frozen Falcon Winter High Altitude Ascent of Mount Toubkal

As Festive Falcon 2022 Comes To A Close, We Take A Look At 2023

Since launching on the 14th of November Festive Falcon 2022 has seen a huge response. With more in person donations, online donations and donations of shoeboxes and gifts than ever before.

Charity of The Year Success!! Over the past year Falcon Support Services have helped 940 people into accommodation, provided 100 beds across our projects and had over 8500 visits to our county wide drop-in centres.

"It Shouldn't Have to Be Lonely This Christmas"

Falcon Support Services and Enrych are pleased to be teaming up to open the George Smith Hub, a new community hub in the centre of Coalville.

Falcon Support Services would like to thank the team at Nzime, a digitally-focused creative agency for their continued support over the last two years.

Falcon Support Services are pleased to announce a new partnership with Uptonsteel to fund one of their young people housing projects for the next 12 months.

Over the Festive period, we were very busy with our festive falcon campaign, from our Christmas jumper competition to running stalls at local markets to the community rallying around us with donations and support.

During November we put out a competition for our residents to design a Christmas jumper. The entries were amazing and showcased just how creative our residents are.

Students worked throughout December to pull together food, toiletries and gifts as part of the donation boxes for Loughborough-based Falcon Support Services.

Many events and activities were run by those that are now in visible recovery and gave up their time to share their experiences and inspire others.

This commemorative milestone has come at a time where we have remained front line throughout the pandemic providing a vital lifeline to those in crisis.

This funding means services will be expanded across the county and that we can support more people in need, providing a safe space of advice, support, and housing.